Layout Options
Choose how lyrics appear on screen with different layout modes
Control how your lyrics are displayed with different layout modes and positioning options.
Opening Layout Settings
- Open your project in the Studio
- Click the Layout panel
Layout Types
Choose from four layout modes:
Karaoke (Default)
The classic karaoke style:
- Shows multiple lines at once
- Active line is highlighted
- Lines scroll as the song progresses
Best for: Traditional karaoke experience
Scrolling
Lyrics scroll smoothly through the screen:
- Continuous vertical scroll
- Current position highlighted
- Great for long lyric sections
Best for: Lyric videos, songs with dense lyrics
Single
One line at a time:
- Only the current line is visible
- Clean, focused display
- Good for small screens
Best for: Minimalist look, mobile viewing
Duet
Designed for songs with multiple singers:
- Each singer has their own position
- Different colors per singer
- Supports overlapping parts
Best for: Duets, songs with call-and-response
Learn more: Set Up Duet Mode
Lines Visible
For Karaoke and Scrolling layouts, choose how many lines to show:
- 2 Lines — Compact view
- 4 Lines — Standard view
- More lines — See more context
Vertical Position
Position your lyrics on screen:
- Top — Lyrics near the top
- Center — Lyrics in the middle
- Bottom — Lyrics at the bottom (most common)
Anticipation Buffer
Control how early upcoming lines appear:
- Increase to show lines earlier
- Decrease for a tighter timing
This helps singers prepare for upcoming lyrics.
Container Height
Adjust the area where lyrics appear:
- Larger values give lyrics more room
- Smaller values create a more compact display
Padding
Add space around the edges of the lyrics area:
- Keeps lyrics away from screen edges
- Useful for TVs that crop the edges
When Singers Overlap (Duet)
When two singers sing at the same time:
- Show Both — Each singer stays at their position
- Merge to All — Overlapping lines use the "All Singers" style